# NTSB Accident LAX01LA110
> **Jones RV-6A** · 2001-03-07 · Inyokern, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA110
- **Event ID:** 20010308X00560
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-03-07
- **Location:** Inyokern, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.641109, -117.931663
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Jones
- **Model:** RV-6A
- **Registration:** N46KA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power resulting from the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, continued flight into icing weather conditions, his delay in carburetor heat use, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport.

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